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Introduction to Fiddle with Amelia Rose Slobogean

This workshop features a 30 minute presentation introducing students to the fiddle and the many different styles of music you can play on it.  This includes demonstrations of tunes from different countries and a brief history of Amelia’s background and playing styles. Excerpts from popular songs and humour are also added in to keep students engaged.

Following the presentation, Amelia can take groups of 2 - 3 students for a hands-on lesson on how to play the fiddle (20-30 minutes per group).  In this time, students learn how to hold the fiddle and bow, how to get a good sound, and learn to play a simple tune. The goal is to introduce students to the instrument and provide a hands-on learning opportunity with an experienced fiddler …all while having lots of fun.

 

Amelia Rose Slobogean

Amelia is a classically trained fiddle player with 10 years of teaching experience and 25 years of performing experience. She is the main instructor for fiddle programs in Teslin and Dawson City, and has also worked in the community of Old Crow.  She teaches a variety of fiddle styles with an emphasis on proper technique and posture.

Amelia believes every child should have the opportunity to play an instrument and has developed a strong teaching method for beginners that is accessible and fun for everyone.

In addition to working in schools and teaching privately, she has also facilitated fiddle workshops at festivals such as Moosehide Gathering and the Kluane Mountain Bluegrass Festival.

 

Contact: 867-336-3119

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Yukon Arts Centre

Education at the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery

The Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery brings learning to life by deepening young peoples’ understanding of their environment, history and culture, thus impacting their own personal development. We aim to nurture the next generation of artists by introducing tools to foster visual literacy, encouraging students to find pleasure and meaning in art and to think critically about the array of visual images that surround them.

Exhibition Guide & Curriculum-based Tours

Learning through the arts has never been more exciting! Open the eyes of your students with one of our six custom workshops and tours. Our workshops and tours are specially designed for youth to enhance critical thinking and discussion skills. Free buses to and from the gallery sponsored by the City of Whitehorse.

Topics include: Art of Discovery, Elements of Art, Yukon Artists, Social Statement, the White Glove Tour, and Art Careers/Behind the Scenes.Check out the Online School Guide: http://www.yukonartscentre.com/programs

Yukon Electrical Youth Gallery

Calling all youth artists! The Yukon Electrical Youth Gallery displays the works of young Yukon artists in a professional setting. Exhibitions are open to individuals, groups or classes. Please book in advance. The Yukon Electrical Youth Gallery is presented by presented by Yukon Electrical an ATCO Company.

Free Family Art Classes – Kids Kreate

Get messy, have fun and learn about art at our monthly Kids Kreate art classes. Every Kids Kreate activity is specially tailored to respond to the materials and methods featured in our current exhibition. This family-friendly event runs one Sunday per month between September and April from 1–4 pm. Kids Kreate is presented by Yukon Electrical an ATCO Company.

Kids Kreate schedule is available online at http://www.yukonartscentre.com/programs.

There are many different ways to access educational activities at the Yukon Arts Centre in addition to guided tours.

Art Library

The Yukon Arts Centre Gallery Library contains catalogues, reference books and videos on local, national and international contemporary art. The Yukon Arts Centre and
Arts Underground/Yukon Art Society have partnered to bring this collection to the public, with YAC donating its art library to the resource room at Arts Underground. The art library can be accessed at Arts Underground, 305 Wood Street Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2E7.
The catalogue is available online at http://www.librarything.com/catalog/YAC .

Videos

The Yukon Arts Centre Video Series brings you behind the scenes with artist interviews, public talks and all the latest news related to upcoming shows.
Please check out our blog for current and archived podcasts at http://yukonartscentre.com/blog/category/art_gallery/.

Virtual Tour of the Permanent Art Collection

The Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery has a diverse collection that rarely gets seen. Unfortunately, our facility does not have a permanent space for display of the collection, and the art works spend most of their time hidden away from public view. To make these artworks more accessible to the public, the Yukon Arts Centre has created a online
digital exhibition!
Explore the collection at http://yukonartscentre.com/gallery/our_collection/

For all Gallery Education information, please contact Rebecca Manias, Community Engagement Visual Arts

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Volunteer

The Yukon Arts Centre is more than just a place with art on the walls! There are several different ways volunteers can get involved at the Yukon Arts Centre. Volunteers are needed to help usher theatre shows, assist with gallery exhibition set up and take down, help out with our monthly family art classes and so much more. Volunteering is a great opportunity to make new friends, see the shows, learn something along the way and have a good time. Volunteers will be given complementary tickets to use at the theatre productions of their choice.

Interested?

Contact Matt Poushinsky, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information.
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